Disability Support Worker – Music-Loving Client | Port Macquarie We’re on the lookout for an empathetic, motivated support worker to join a dedicated team in Port Macquarie, working with a vibrant 44-year-old man living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) following a motor vehicle accident.
About the Role: You’ll be supporting the client across all areas of daily living, including:
- Personal care and domestic support
- Community access and social activities
- Attending appointments
- Promoting independence at home
The client uses a forearm walker and pelican belt at home, and an electric wheelchair in the community. He has limited speech, so being patient, observant and intuitive is key.
Why you’ll love this role: Music is at the heart of everything – this client loves playing instruments and thrives on musical interaction. If you enjoy music and connecting through rhythm, this will be a meaningful match.
Shift Times: - Day: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
- Sleepover: 5:00PM – 9:00AM (includes inactive sleepover from 10:00PM – 6:00AM)
- Shifts available Monday to Sunday (Pick your day)
Pay Rates
SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax):
- Base hourly rate: $33.96
- Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $37.36
- Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday) $38.04
- Saturday: $47.55
- Sunday: $61.13
- Public holiday: $74.72
Your Certificates and Licences: - NDIS Workers Screening Check (Current)
- Working with Children Check (Current)
- Australian Driver's License
- Comprehensive Insurance on Vehicle
- NDIS Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
- First Aid and CPR (Current)
All employees will be required to comply with mandatory directives as mandated within the relevant state or territory where they work.
At Nextt, we are deeply committed to delivering the highest level of care to our valued clients. If you are seeking an inclusive and collaborative work environment where you can continue to learn and grow, we invite you to apply now!
We place a high value on workplace diversity at The Nextt Group and understand the benefits it brings to our employees and clients. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and First Nations and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Your unique experiences and perspectives are essential to our team, and we look forward to having you as part of our Nextt team.
